On exhibit for the month of April at the award winning Alber
t Wisner Public Library in Warwick\, NY\, “TAOS JOURNEY: High Desert Portr
aits of Time” offers art enthusiasts a unique glimpse into the wide-rangin
g spectrum of spirit and wonder of this legendary\, southwestern destinati
on. Photographer George J. Nicholson’s lens alights upon a free-flowing\,
cross-section of subject matter – ranging from the textural play of light
on adobe structures\, awe inspiring cloud formations\, visions of communit
y\, to breathtaking mountain creek studies. A master of capturing the ephe
meral juxtapositions of ordinary objects in unexpected circumstances\, Nic
holson’s imagery results in powerful\, photographic meditations reflective
of the singular character of the Taos Valley and its people.

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“Geo
rge Nicholson’s camera wants to drink in the whole of the western sky. It
wants to lick the stucco churches and inhale the high green pastures. It w
ants to sing to the streams and kiss the invisible soul. It wants us to se
e Taos as a waking dream of our own.” – Will Nixon\, Mid-Hudson author and
poet

This is our third year as Newbur
gh’s Artist-run initiative or “Outsider Gallery” with an esteemed reputati
on for exhibiting strong righteous talent and a variety of compelling work
s all from Artists developing right here in the Hudson Valley as well as t
he tri-state area.

Chris Davison Gallery is excited to present over 40 internat
ional and local artists. The opening reception will be Saturday\, April 16
from 6-8PM and the exhibition will be open on Fridays\, Saturdays\, and S
undays from 12-5PM (will also be open late\, 5-8PM on Newburgh’s Last Satu
rdays). The exhibition closes June 18

Hello Creatives! Please join us for our monthly Hudson Valle
y meet up. This month we are pulling together creatives in Orange County t
o discuss and collaborate on what it takes to get our show on the road. We
will be meeting at Milkweed of Sugar Loaf\, NY\, an interdisciplinary art
space and open studio dedicated to collaboration and community building.
Small plates will be served by Pennings Farm Market that operates on 100 a
cres of pristine farmland in Warwick\, NY . Our featured speaker this mont
h is Scott Gibson\, the founder of ECOPIONEER. This one of a kind off-grid
installation used at events and festivals inspires people about renewable
energy and other sustainable solutions. The development of ECOPIONEER lea
d Scott to open an inspiring makers space called Studio 81 out of Highland
\, NY Let’s meet up to pack up\, collaborate and network! Please visit our
meet up page to RSVP\, as seating is limited.

Silver Soldering is an essential skill needed to construct j
ewelry and small hollow forms. This class is not just for jewelers\, and h
as applications in small metals and sculpture. Expect to learn proper meta
l preparation\, sweat soldering\, butt joints\, miter joints\, cleaning/fi
nishing\, health and safety precautions and how to properly use and care f
or a jewelers torch in this comprehensive two-day workshop with Darren Fis
her. We will work primarily in copper sheet\, but sterling silver will be
demonstrated. Students can bring silver if that is the material of their c
hoice. Expect to develop and complete a piece of your own design. No prior
experience necessary!

IDENTIT
Y & ANONYMITY − AN EXHIBITION is curated and presented by Jonathan Talbot
and will feature works by regional and national artists including Leslie F
andrich\, Claire Gilliam\, Joan Hall\, David Horton\, Andrew Marvick\, Cod
y Rounds\, Frank Shuback\, Deborah Snider\, Stephen Specht\,\, and Lisa Zu
kowski. The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday\, July 24. Galle
ry Hours Thursday-Sunday. Visit jonathantalbotpresents.com
for up to date hours.\n

Each of the works in the exhibition explores
identity and/or anonymity from a different point of view. There are works
which examine duplicity of identity\, anonymity by context\, the irreleva
nce of identity\, gender-based anonymity\, surrogate identities\, anonymit
y of subject\, the interface of identity a
nd anonymity\, and stereotypical identities.

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The opening of the ex
hibition will also celebrate the publication of Identity & Anonymity –An A
rtful Anthology\, a new book edited by Talbot\, Fandrich\, and Specht. Thi
s book\, an outgrowth of\nthe exhibition\, includes contributions by
Judy Chicago\, Peter Coyote\, Madelyn Greco\, The Guerilla Girls\, Janet
Hamill\, Dan Mack\, Andrew Marvick\, Thelonius Tinker\, and many more.

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IDENTITY & ANONYMITY − AN EXHIBITION will be installed in the former
studio of noted surrealist painter and engraver Kurt Seligmann near Sugar
Loaf\, NY. “That Kurt Seligmann’s studio was visited by Marcel Duchamp\, K
ay Sage\, Yves Tanguy\, Max Ernst\, Alexander Calder\, Marc Chagall\, and
so many other outstanding 20th Century artists makes it a special place\,”
says Talbot. “This exhibition is particularly appropriate for the Seligma
nn space because the surrealists often put aside their individual self-awa
reness in order to commune with the powerful irrational energies of their
anonymous collective unconscious.”

Bertoni Gallery presents its 9th Annual Bill Perry Day Blues
Festival. Held on Sunday\, July 31\, from 11:30 – 6:00pm. It is a FREE
Live Blues Festival held in the Sculpture Garden at 1392 Kings Highway\, S
ugar Loaf\, NY. It is open to the public.

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Bill Perry was
an internationally acclaimed blues-rock guitarist who lived in the Cheste
r\, NY area most of his life\, until his passing in 2007. Bertoni Gallery
and Barry Adelman from Music For Humanity have joined forces to present th
e 9th Annual Music For Humanity Bill Perry Scholarship Award. T
he scholarship is awarded to a local High School senior or College freshma
n who has shown excellence in the field of music\, and to encourage the re
cipients’ ongoing pursuit of music. The scholarship recipient will be the
guest of honor on this day\, and will be presented the award during the ce
remony in the sculpture garden at about 1:00pm. This entire days event wil
l be held from 11:30 am- 6pm ). The musicians playing this day have all pl
ayed with Bill throughout his lifetime.

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The day is dedic
ated to Bill’s music and his legacy in the world of Blues . The Spirit of
the Mountain Drum Singers will open the day’s event with a ceremonial Amer
ican Indian drum circle not to be missed. Then there will be a host of mus
icians who toured and played with Bill for many years.

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T
hroughout the day the bands playing in his honor includes Fred & Brad Schr
ibner\, Lovesick Homeboys\, and the Bill Perry All Stars which include Dea
n Scala\, Jeremy Baum\, Papa John\, Eric Winter\, Rob Curtis and John Redd
an. This is a FREE event that is family-oriented and open to the entire c
ommunity weather permitting. Bring a chair or blanket and spend the day e
njoying some of the best local and regional musical talent around.

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For more information\, to volunteer\, or to make a tax-deductib
le donation to the Music For Humanity Bill Perry Scholarship Fund\, please
contact Bertoni Gallery\, 845-469-0993.

Snake Bite arises from Cody Rounds’
studies on ritual and art. After a curious number of encounters with snake
s\, Rounds took interest in symbolic anthropology. The serpent proves to b
e one of the oldest and most prevalent animals in mythological history. Ma
ny shamanic cultures revere a bite from a snake as a sacred initiation to
ancient wisdom and mystical practice.

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Beginning as a performative
act\, Rounds follows creative constraints provided by ritual art making pr
ocesses from Celtic\, Peruvian and other shamanic traditions. This work re
quires full execution while in deep meditation. Entering and maintaining t
his theta brainwave state\, a mental state associated with dreams and waki
ng trance\, has produced a series unique t
o Rounds’ other work.

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Snake Bite will remain on view through Sunda
y\, November 6.

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Cody Rounds of Cody Rounds Studio has studied art in the United S
tates and France\, and is currently based out of Warwick\, New York. Her w
orks\, performances\, and installations have been featured in exhibitions
coast to coast\, including a prominent feature by the Blue Man Group in Ch
icago\, Illinois. Since moving to Orange County in 2014\, Rounds has been
involved in the regional arts culture through explorations in video and me
dia-based work. Her most recent activities include showing with Chris Davi
son Gallery\, being selected for the Keys of Goshen grant\, being publishe
d in Identity & Anonymity: An Artful Anthology\, and co-curating DUSKLIT:
Interactive Art Bazaar with fellow artist Olivia Baldwin.

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Cody Rou
nds is donating 15% of exhibition sales to encourage the continued growth
of Milkweed.\n

Safe Harbors of the Hudson Cornerstone Residence will celebr
ate the third in its photography series Through the Eyes of Cornerstone wi
th an opening reception of the exhibition New Visionaries of Newburgh on N
ewburgh Last Saturday\, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lobby at the Ritz\, 1
07 Broadway.

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It was early in the 18th century when Europeans began
settling in Newburgh from the other side of the pond. During the American
Revolution\, George Washington set up camp in our City\, high on the shor
es of the Hudson River. Washington was one of a number of “visionaries\,”
embarking upon the birth of this nation from his perch above the River. Fr
om its very beginning\, Newburgh has been home to such visionaries.

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p>Who are these “Newburgh Visionaries?” These heroes are 25 passionate\, h
ard-working business owners who are devoting their ambitions\, hopes and r
esources to an array of dining\, cultural and retail options for the commu
nity. They are from all socioeconomic backgrounds\; from well-heeled busin
ess people to those who had little more than grit and determination. They
represent an array of backgrounds and ethnicities\; they are newcomers and
those who have been here for generations\, working side by side to preser
ve the soul of downtown Newburgh.\n

Please join us for this exhibiti
on opening\, the third in the Through the Eyes of the Cornerstone series.
Meet the Newburgh Visionaries\, read their profiles\, and enjoy the enviro
nmental portraits that showcase who they are and where they work.

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All photographs on display are the work of Safe Harbors Cornerstone reside
nts Pedro Bonilla\, Anthony Moorer and Marvin Pritchard. The interviews an
d profiles have been compiled by Joe Mack-Digital Photo Academy Workshop I
nstructor/Writer/Musician and Zachary Costa of North Plank Road Tavern \,
who have volunteered their time and talent to share these inspirational st
ories.

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The cameras for Through the Eyes of the Cornerstone were do
nated by Pentax\; the fine art paper was donated by Canson. The printing a
nd other photographic consultations by Digital Photo Academy\, DigitalPhot
oAcademy.com\, a weekend workshop series offering photography lessons in t
he Hudson Valley and 23 cities in North America\, every month.

CREATIVE COURAGE – ART & FEAR IN A TIME OF CHANGE: An Arts-C
ommunity Conversation. /\\/\\/\\/\\ FREE /\\/\\/\\/\\ How do the recent ch
anges in our society impact our creative lives? How can we address these c
hanges? How can we support each other’s creativity? Join with colleagues t
o explore and develop strategies for defending artistic freedom in these “
anti-arts” times. 1 – 5 PM at the Seligmann Center on White Oak DRive in S
ugar Loaf. To register for this free event on-line visit www.talbot1.com/w
orkshop. To register by phone call Jonathan at 845-258-4620. Note: This pr
ogram is free but an optional $10 donation to cover the cost of refreshmen
ts and the meeting space will be appreciated. Presented as part of the nat
ional “The Art of Fearlessness” project of the Fellowship of Quakers in th
e Arts and with the support of The Arts Council of Orange County and Arts
Mid-Hudson.

Join us for Safe Harbors of the Hudson annual Off Broadway 5
K – Newburgh Running Festival on Sunday\, May 21st. at 7 a.m.

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Abou
t the Course Renamed the Newburgh Running Festival\, for the 11th consecut
ive year\, Safe Harbors of the Hudson will host the Off-Broadway 5K Race f
or a Strong Community. The course boasts stunning views of the Hudson Rive
r and the famous architecture of Newburgh’s historic district. Starting an
d finishing in historic downtown at 111 Broadway Newburgh\, the 5K will ta
ke you on a great tour of this Hudson Valley city.

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Race Day Events
\n7 – 8:30 a.m. Registration\n9:00 a.m. 5K Start

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Post-
race refreshments will be served.

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Raffle tickets will be available
for purchase. All proceeds benefit Safe Harbors and its programs.\n
Awards and prizes will be distributed after the completion of the 5K Run &
Walk.\nThere will be Health & Wellness-related vendors available wi
th services and/or product samples\nMorning stretch clinics plus a v
ariety of other activities

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School Challenge\nThe school with
the most race registrants will be awarded a trophy. All students K-12 and
up to age 18 are eligible to enter the 5K at a $10 rate. To enter\, pleas
e indicate your school name on the registration form.

Cash prizes will
be given to the overall 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place male and female runners in t
he 5K. We are bringing back the walker division and will be awarding prize
s to the overall 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place male and female walkers as well.

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The top 3 male and female runners in each age division will receive
recognition. The race times will be chip-timed by Catskill Timing for all
participants and results will be posted on our website.\nFREE T-shir
ts to the first 200 registered runners.

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Pricing\nPre-registr
ation (whether hard copy or online) received up to and including Friday\,
May 13 is $30\nRegistration on or after Saturday\, May 14 (whether h
ard copy) and same-day registration is $40\nAll students K-12 and up
to age 18 are $10

The
Neversink Valley Museum of History & Innovation presents a History Talk o
n Wednesday\, June 14th at 7:00 PM with local historian Frank Salvati were
he will be speaking about QUEEN ESTHER’S REVENGE!\nOne fateful day
as the United States continued to be engaged in a great and earnest strugg
le for freedom from the exactions and tyranny of the British government\,
a massacre occurs in the Wyoming Valley in North Eastern Pennsylvania and
legends\, poems and songs are written to commemorate that bloody day July
3rd\, 1778.\nJoin historian Frank Salvati as he tells of one of the
most brutal and controversial episodes of the American Revolution. Frank w
eaves the history of the Wyoming Massacre into the tale of Esther Montour
known as “Queen Ester”. Of her\, Frank says “The Seneca Chieftainss did no
t share her tribes’ hatred of the Americans until they killed her only son
Gencho.” Esther then vowed\, “They will never forget what they have done
to me because they will never forget what I will do to them.”

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ORE***\n(Page 2)\nCome and learn more about these fascinating
times as speaker Frank Salvati\, shares his knowledge of French and Indian
War\, early Colonial America and these Native American peoples. Frank Sal
vati is a resident of Port Jervis\, New York. He is a passionate student o
f the Indian wars\, with a particular interest in the North Eastern United
States. He is a popular speaker on the French and Indian Wars\, the Ameri
can Revolution and the War of 1812.\nThis event will be held June 13
\, 2017\, at 7:00 PM at the D & H Canal Park Visitor’s Center\, 58 Hoag Ro
ad\, (just off Route 209) Cuddebackville\, NY. Suggested donation is $5.00
for members and $7.00 for non-members.\nThe Neversink Valley Museum
is open Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm through October 28 and by appoint
ment. For more information about the museum\, its mission to preserve loca
l history or any events\, call 754-8870 or check the website: www.neversin
kmuseum.org. Or email at nvam@neversinkmuseum.org\nThe museum is at
26 Hoag Road\, in Cuddebackville.

DUSKLIT is an annual one n
ight art bazaar presented at the Seligmann Center in Sugar Loaf\, NY as pa
rt of the Warwick Summer Arts Festival. Olivia Baldwin and Cody Rounds hav
e curated over 35 art installations and performances that challenge visito
rs to accept experience\, rather than object\, as art. At twilight on Satu
rday\, July 29th\, 62 artists from across the country will transform the S
eligmann Homestead into a landscape of multisensory environments.
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The event will be followed by an After Dark Dance Party (9pm-Midnight)
featuring regional DJs Öberon and Jonathan Strænge.

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The Warwick Su
mmer Arts Festival (WSAF) will transform Warwick from July 26th through Au
gust 5th\, 2017. This year\, the WSAF will bring attention to the arts wit
h public performances and exhibitions celebrating Warwick’s history in the
year of its Sesquicentennial. Throughout the festival\, musicians and dan
cers will perform in unassuming venues such as local farms and fields. www.warwicksumme
rarts.com.

PARKING:\nPar
king at the Seligmann Center is limited. If walking comes easily to you\,
please park at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (1351 Kings Hwy\, Sug
ar Loaf\, NY 10981)\, about two blocks from the Seligmann Center. There is
no cost for parking. Handicap parking is available in the Seligmann lot.<
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Traveling by bus- If traveling from New York\, take the C
oach USA Shortline Bus to the Chester Park & Ride. Buses run every one to
two hours and trip times range between 70 and 100 minutes. Fares run $18.5
0 each way. Schedule information available here: https://web.coachusa
.com/shortline/ss.details.asp?

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***A free shuttle bus wi
ll run between the Chester Park and Ride and the Seligmann Center (8 minut
e ride) on the evening of the event\, 5:30pm-midnight. Make the trip from
New York!***

DUSKLIT is an interactive art bazaar set on the lawn of the
Seligmann Center in Sugar Loaf\, NY. 65 nationwide artists are building in
teractive art installations and experiences for visitors to engage with.
Following the festival is a dance party featuring two local DJs. Food and
drink will be available for purchase.

Since his first solo concert in 1996\, Fred Gillen Jr has tr
aveled all over the U.S. and Europe singing his songs of hope and struggle
at all types of venues\, building a devoted following along the way. He f
eels at home performing at any type and size of venue\, from a “house conc
ert” in Indiana to Irving Plaza in New York City\, to the main stages of f
estivals\, and everything in between. He has played at many prestigious an
d famous venues\, and as many farmers markets\, coffeehouses\, pubs\, and
union rallies. At every performance he opens his heart and pours out compe
lling tales of the marginalized and forgotten. His songs have often been d
escribed as both painfully intimate and universal\, and this is what he st
rives for in writing them.

Open Gallery Party at the Center for Metal Arts\, at the 189
0’s Icehouse in Florida. Live music\, good local food\, potluck desserts\,
and an invitation to participate in the Speech Bubble Exhibit. If you hav
e ever wanted to stop in to explore the Icehouse or the studio spaces\, no
w is the time.

March 20th each year\, marks International Day of Happiness.
In response to the complex challenges faced by humankind\, the United Nat
ions created International Day of Happiness in 2012 to promote\, celebrate
and preserve happiness – a universal human right and goal!\nJoin us
for International Day of Happiness\, Newburgh style on Tuesday\, March 20
th from 4 – 7 p.m. at Safe Harbors Lobby at the Ritz and the Green Room\,
107 Broadway in Newburgh. This happy event is free\, open to the public an
d great for all ages!\nEnjoy food\, music\, joke-telling\, karaoke\,
Zumba\, hoola hoops\, a drum circle\, a photo booth and lots more!
\nThis event is sponsored by Safe Harbors of the Hudson\, RECAP\, Inc.\, a
nd Jacobowitz and Gubits LLP.

On exhibit between April 3rd and April 27th during library h
ours\, “TAOS JOURNEY: High Desert Portraits of Time” offers art enthusiast
s a unique glimpse into the wide-ranging spectrum of spirit and wonder of
this legendary\, southwestern destination. Photographer George J Nicholson
’s lens alights upon a free-flowing\, cross-section of subject matter – ra
nging from the textural play of light on adobe structures\, awe inspiring
cloud formations\, visions of community\, to breathtaking mountain creek s
tudies. A master of capturing the ephemeral juxtapositions of ordinary obj
ects in unexpected circumstances\, Nicholson’s imagery results in powerful
\, photographic meditations reflective of the singular character of the Ta
os Valley and its people. Join us for the opening reception on April 8th a
t 1:30pm.

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“George Nicholson’s camera wants to drink in the whole o
f the western sky. It wants to lick the stucco churches and inhale the hig
h green pastures. It wants to sing to the streams and kiss the invisible s
oul. It wants us to see Taos as a waking dream of our own.” – Will Nixon\,
Mid-Hudson author and poet

In celebration of Earth Day and to inspire the community to
help keep Newburgh clean and green\, Safe Harbors of the Hudson and many l
ocal organizations will hold the eighth annual Newburgh Community Cleanup
Saturday\, April 21 (rain or shine). This is an opportunity for community
members\, young and old\, to be a part of what’s great in the City of Newb
urgh. Registration for the cleanup will begin at 8 a.m. Teams will hit the
streets at 9 a.m. and gather back at 12 p.m. at Safe Harbors for a post-c
leanup barbecue.

Join the Orange County Arts Council as we present May’s “Stu
dio Talk.” Heidi Lanino Bilezikian opens her studio for this evening event. S
he will be discussing her work\, the creative process\, and participating
in a Q&A session. Limited seating. $5 at the door. Refreshments included.<
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*If using a GPS\, enter The Orange Top Diner. Shared parking lot /
studio behind old Mercantile building in the back.

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Heidi Lanino was born
in New York and raised on the south shore of Long Island. Her expressive b
odies of work explore the relationship of kinesthetic form within space. E
ach piece is constructed with an intuitive physicality\, seen in her gestu
ral drawing\, her use of color and constan
t experimentation with materials and form.

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As one of four recipien
ts of a full-tuition merit scholarship\, Heidi studied drawing and paintin
g at Pratt Institute. For several years she worked as an art director for
L’Oréal. She is also a passionate educator of the arts\, who understands t
he importance of bringing art and the creative process to young people and
the community at large.\nShe lives in the Hudson Valley and works o
ut of her studio in Tuxedo Park\, NY. Her work has been exhibited in numer
ous group and solo exhibitions and represented in several private collecti
ons. Opening in June 2018\, her work will be the subject of an exhibition
at the Flatiron Prow Art Space.

What: MOON
APALOOZA will be The Moon’s most ambitious event to date. An all-day festi
val featuring artists\, bands\, educational workshops\, speakers\, face-pa
inters\, and other various shenanigans\, this day is not to be missed.

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Why: We’ve been around since October 2017 and have\, so far\, brought
some amazing artists\, DJs\, musicians\, queer folk\, punks\, plant & mus
hroom enthusiasts\, and many other great people together for everything fr
om intimate and fun shows to informative and useful (/also very fun) works
hops. We are proud to have events where we don’t turn folks away for lack
of funds to keep the space accessible. However\, despite our best efforts\
, we still live in a capitalist system where we have to pay rent and utili
ties. To keep the space going\, we figured\, what better way to raise awar
eness and funds than putting together a huge fundraising festival-style ev
ent to bring folks together while raising extra funds! All funds will go t
o rent/future dope programming.

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How much?: Sliding scale $10-$50\,
000. Feel free to judge for yourself what you can afford\, but we promise
you MOONAPALOOZA will be a great day. Free snacks will be available with e
ntry fee. There will also be things for sale\, so start saving up!

The Craft Market Walk is an event inspired by the artisans\,
farmers\, and craftsmanship in and around Gardiner\, NY. Peruse through a
one mile Craft Market Walk stretching from the Gardiner Library\, to the
Farmer’s Market Grounds\, across the Gardiner Rail Trail and onto the Yard
Owl Craft Brewery! Enjoy handmade jewelry\, vintage furniture\, all-natur
al skincare\, herbal remedies\, farmhouse pottery\, up-cycled clothing\, s
mall batch spirits\, craft beer\, local wine and food\, and all-day music\
, raffles and activities all along the way. This event is family and pet-f
riendly. Come for community\, shopping\, and fun!

Warwick Pride Parade 2018\, The Future is Bright\nThe
6th Annual Warwick OCNY Pride event\, celebrating our LGBTQ community\, is
happening on Sunday\, June 10th\, 11:30AM––4PM\nThe event is sponso
red by the Warwick Valley Community Center\, and the Orange County Youth B
ureau.\nThe family friendly party starts at 11.30AM at the W V Commu
nity Center\, 11 Hamilton Avenue with a free rainbow bagel brunch. Make si
gns\, noisemakers and body art for the parade. Help decorate the floats. L
GBTQ advocacy groups will be on-hand to chat\, and a wide selection of ven
dors.\nThe parade kicks off from the Community Center at 1.30pm. The
route is Orchard Street to Railroad Green\, South Street to Main Street\,
arriving back at WVC Center at 2.30pm for drag and magic shows suitable f
or all ages.\nThe Future is Bright is this year’s theme. The Grand M
arshall will be Rebekah Bruesehoff\, an eleven years old transgender girl\
, who is determined to use her voice to teach others about life as a trans
gender young person and fight for the rights of her community.\nYou’
re welcome to march under your organization’s banner and show your support
for our LGBTQ community.\nFree and open to all.

DO YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO? is thrilled to present Dawn Ansbro
– Executive Director of Orange County Arts Council as our June speaker! Ye
s is a powerful word – the favorite of Dawn Ansbro. Dawn first came to Ora
nge County the day her (now) Husband proposed to her – she said YES! Thirt
y years later\, Dawn says yes everyday as a tour de force within our Hudso
n Valley Art Scene… connecting\, teaching and inspiring all who enter her
orbit. From Open Studio Tour to Orange County Film Office to the annual Or
ange County Art Awards\, Dawn’s connection to YES really connects us all!<
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Are you a creative person a
ge 18-35 looking for creative oppo
rtunities and a creative community?

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THE ORANGE COUNTY AR
TS COUNCIL PRESENTS : NEW RULES

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At this casual yet informative meet-up event\, we aim to create a space
where creatives under 35 can congregate\, meet one another\, and create c
ommunity. Jamie Sanin\, Arts Administrator\, and Mark Carranceja\, Board m
ember of the Orange County Arts Council\, will be there to inform attendees about the OCAC as a resource for
local artists in and out of the county and to engage attendees in convers
ation about the artist’s experience living in and out the area. The event will also include a few interactiv
e activities and guest speakers who will discuss:

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How artists\, individua
ls\, and organizations use social media to connect with others\, share ide
as\, and reinforce engagement.

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Why sustainable community
is important\, where to find it\, how to find\, and how to CREATE it.

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Finding and sharing resources.

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Developing and reinforcing
a creative network by connecting enclaves throughout the Hudson Valley reg
ion.

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Save the date and spread the word!\nMore
info TBD

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Friday\, June 29 2018 from 5:00-7:00PM at the Newburgh B
rewing Company

Join the Orange County Arts Council as we present July’s Stu
dio Talk featuring local artist Rick Weber. Rick will open his studio to d
iscuss his work\, the creative process\, and to participate in a Q&A sessi
on. Limited seating. $5 at the door. Refreshments included.

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“It seems to me th
at many things in our world get back to elemental shapes and forms. The st
ars and planets\, drops of water or oil\, and soap bubbles naturally becom
e spheres. Give anyone a ball of some sort and they will play. I work with
spheres\, orbs or balls however you wish to term them\, that are made out
of clay. They have an attraction that makes one want to pick them up. Man
y of these balls also contain beads that rattle when shaken. The sound bec
omes part of the enjoyment and the aesthetic of the piece.

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Each of
these orbs is made by hand. They are created when two pinch pots are join
ed together. Before closing some clay beads are put inside to make the sou
nd. The clay is then smoothed and allowed to partially dry. The smooth and
dry process is repeated until the ball is very round and very smooth. The
marking and carving is done by eye.

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On each sphere I explore diff
erent patterns by carving into the surface and impressing lines and textur
es. I approach each piece as a separate sculpture that has its own charact
er. Please\, refrain from thinking of them as decorative balls or ornament
s. Each ball different from all those that have made before and I consider
each to be a separate sculpture/work of art. Each piece has its own chara
cter just as many people can be similar yet different.

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I have made
spheres with pinched out swirls. They evolved into fantasy plant forms. T
he sizes grew too large for clay and larger foam spheres were carved and p
ainted. Some were even cast in concrete.

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As our world becomes incr
easingly interdependent global concerns become more important. Climate cha
nge\, shifting of economic power and dwindling natural resources are some
of the major concerns. With some of the larger pieces I am symbolizing pla
net changes by altering the sphere in multiple complex ways.

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I hav
e also made abstract sculptures\, paintings and photo collages. The creati
ve process offers infinite possibilities. I hope you find my work intrigui
ng and enjoyable. Thanks\, Rick”

This mixer is an opportuni
ty for both the arts community and business community to come together\, l
earn more about each other\, and create potential collaborations. Enjoy so
me great food\, wine or beer\, meet lots of new people\, and take a compli
mentary brief tour of the grounds at the beautiful
Storm King Art Center in New Windsor.

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We are also excited for
everyone to meet the new Executive Director of the OCAC\, Sarah McKay\, and the new Arts Administrator\, Jami
e Sanin. Be sure to introduce yourselves to them!

Join us for the first meeting of Cornwall Arts Collective! T
his informational meeting is free and open to the public. We will talk abo
ut why Cornwall Arts Collective was created and what the group hopes to ac
hieve.

Each year\, the Orange County Arts Council honors profession
als in the arts who have made significant contributions to the cultural li
fe of our County and beyond. The evening includes a red carpet reception w
ith music\, hors d’ouevres\, dinner\, beer and wine\, and the awards cerem
ony.

Cornwall Arts Collective will hold its next meeting on Wedne
sday\, January 30\, starting at 6:30pm at 2Alice’s in Cornwall. Our meetin
g is open to the public and anyone who is interested in learning more abou
t us or even joining\, are welcome to attend.

Come on out to the Galleria at Crystal Run and check out the
Orange County NY “Arts Build Confidence” Student Art Celebration!

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There will be over 100 pieces of artwork by high school students on displ
ay\, plus a slideshow of the great work being done by our elementary schoo
l artists. Nine high schools will be performing selections from their upco
ming spring musicals too. It’s going to be a great day!